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Ep 421 - Eraser Reborn Interview, Stranger Things & The Boys Reviews Jun 03, 2022

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It's time to get erased! This week we're talking to Jackie Lai from the brand new movie, Eraser Reborn! She talks to us about reviving the classic Eraser movie after nearly three decades, how it's updated for a modern audience and her excitement to work with Dominic Sherwood again. She also talks to us about some of the incredible stunts that she got to do! ERASER REBORN WILL BE AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY AND DIGITAL HD ON JUNE 7TH FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT!

It's also a BIG review week! We'll share a SPOILER FILLED review of Stranger Things Season 4 Vol. 1 from Netflix. Season 3 of The Boys just hit Prime Video as well, so we'll share some spoiler free thoughts on that premiere. We also talk about some big casting news for The Hunger Games prequel, the controvertial Gotham Knights series trailer and a big shake-up once again at Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Films.

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Show Rundown:

0:00 Intro

2:43 Jacky Lai Interview (Eraser Reborn)

12:00 The Boys Season 3 Premiere Review

20:59 Stranger Things Season 4 Vol. 1 Review

33:50 The Hunger Games Prequel Casting News

38:28 Gotham Knights Series Trailer Talk

43:12 The Princess (Hulu) Trailer Talk

45:13 ONI: Thunder God's Tale Trailer Talk

48:40 Warner Bros. Pictures & DC Films Shake-Up

Ep 420 - Fool & Scholar Productions Interview May 27, 2022

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Who wants to take a stroll through a mysterious town with us? This week we're talking to K.A Statz and Travis Vengroff from Fool & Scholar Productions about their new show, Don't Mind: Cruxmont! They'll talk about this dueling mystery that they have created, take us behind the scenes of the production and talk about their amazing support from their patrons. Plus, what does Travis always take on vacation? You'll be surprised (maybe!) For more on Don't Mind and other shows, go to http://foolandscholar.com/shows/dont-mind/

It's also a BIG week for Star Wars fans! We have a SPOILER FILLED review of the premiere episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi. We also cover the big news from the first day of the Star Wars celebration including Andor, Skeleton Crew, The Mandalorian and Ashoka. Plus, we even have news about Willow and Indiana Jones!

We also review the new Teen Titans GO! DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse movie, as well as talk about the Mission Impossible and The Gray Man trailers. Be sure to come back NEXT WEEK for our Stranger Things review!

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Time stamps:

0:00 Intro

3:04 Fool & Scholar Interview

25:25 Obi-Wan Kenobi Review

34:44 Teen Titans GO! - DC Super Hero Girls Review

41:34 Star Wars Celebration News Recap

54:07 Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 Trailer Talk

56:10 The Gray Man Trailer Talk

Ep 419 - Night Sky, Batman Unburied & Boss Baby Interviews May 20, 2022

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From star gazing to great detectives to magic baby bottles...this week's show has it all! We start off by talking about the new Prime Video series, Night Sky! Hear from stars JK Simmons and Sissy Spacek, as well as series creator Holden Miller and Executive Producer Daniel C. Connolly about this intriguing drama/sci-fi hybrid. We talk about the focus on an older cast, the mysteries that are in front of them, how that affects their 50 year relationship and MUCH more. WATCH NIGHT SKY, NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO!

Next up, we dive back into the world of Batman Unburied with Detective Renee Montoya herself, Jessica Marie Garcia! Jessica talks about playing such an iconic role, the bond between Renee and Barbara Gordon and some of the crazy events of this first run of episodes! She also takes us behind the scenes and even talks about the potential future for these characters! LISTEN TO BATMAN UNBURIED ONLY ON SPOTIFY, FROM DC AND SPOTIFY ORIGINALS!

Finally, we talk to Brandon Sawyer about everyone's favorite corporate cutie! He tells us why he came back for Boss Baby: Back in the Crib, some of the new characters he gets to work with this time and how the game has changed for Ted Templeton. We also press him on his favorite characters to write and if this is the last we'll see of Boss Baby. WATCH BOSS BABY: BACK IN THE CRIB NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX!

But we're not done! We also review the Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers revival on Disney+! You can also hear more about trailers for She-Hulk, The Boys Season 3, The Umbrella Academy Season 3, The Terminal List, Spiderhead and Walker: Independence. We'll even talk about a possible Daredevil revival! Wow thats a lot, you better start listening now!

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Ep 418 - The Chase: Brad Rutter Interview May 13, 2022

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Pop quiz, who is one of the greatest Jeopardy champions of all time? This week, we're talking to champion Brad Rutter about his new quiz show, The Chase on ABC. He talks about why he joined the show these past three seasons, if he'll ever appear on Jeopardy again and what's next in his career. Plus, he also tells us how Alex Trebek gave him the nickname that he uses on the show! WATCH THE CHASE EVER TUESDAY NIGHT ON ABC!

After waiting for a week, we also finally share our SPOILER FILLED review of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Speaking of spoilers, we do the same with The Lost City. Nerd news returns this week as well talking about trailers for Avatar: The Way of Water, Cobra Kai Season Five and Westworld Season Four. We also give an update on The Boys spinoff series, the release of Gotham Knights and SYFY bringing a series back from cancellation death.

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Ep 417 - Bosch Legacy Cast Interviews May 06, 2022

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It's a new era for Bosch fans! The brand new spinoff series, Bosch: Legacy is now streaming on Amazon Freevee, and we're giving you a deep dive with the biggest stars from the show. Hear our full interview with Titus Welliver (Harry Bosch), Mimi Rogers (Honey Chandler) and Madison Lintz (Maddie Bosch) where they talk about continuing their character's story with a new vibe. They also talk about the lingering trauma from the Bosch finale, the new cases and investigations that they will be a part of, Maddie's journey into the police department and much more. Plus, we'll find out who they say has the toughest storyline this season. WATCH BOSCH: LEGACY NOW STREAMING ON AMAZON FREEVEE!

Who is the next JK Rowling? It might just be A.F. Steadman, and we're talking to the author about her brand new book, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Find out more about the world she has created, her different spin on unicorns and the journey she takes her young characters on this season. We also talk about her decision to add a map to the beginning of the book and why she's always been suspicious of unicorns. SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF IS NOW AVAILABLE WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD!

No big Nerd News this week, so we're going heavy on the reviews. Hear us talk about the Moon Knight series/season finale and what the future of the show might be. We also review the premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the new DC scripted podcast series Batman: Unburied and the new DC animated release Constantine: The House of Mystery.

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Ep 416 - Billy The Kid Cast & Producer Interviews Apr 29, 2022

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Time to head back on the frontier in search of a bit of history and drama. Last week you heard our review of Billy The Kid from EPIX, now hear our interviews with the cast and producers! We're joined by Tom Blyth (Billy The Kid), Eileen O'Higgins (Kathleen McCarty), Daniel Webber (Jesse Evans), Michael Hirst (Creator) and Donald De Line (Executive Producer) talking about how we will see a different side of the outlaw that you might not know about. We'll dive deeper into the story, the relationships, the family and much more. WATCH BILLY THE KID EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT ON EPIX!

We also have Part 2 of our interview with writer Zack Kaplan. Find out even more about Break Out from Dark Horse Comics, the upcoming Metal Society from Top Cow and much more! So whether it's breaking out of the Cube or a battle for human or robot supremacy, Zack has you covered! GET METAL SOCIETY ON MAY 4TH AT YOUR LOCAL COMIC BOOK SHOPS AND DIGITAL RETAILERS!

We also review Season 2 of Undone from Prime Video and talk about the premiere of The Offer from Paramount+. We also talk about the biggest CinemaCon headlines from this past week, including sequel news for The Batman, Venom, Ghostbusters and more. We also discuss the Puss In Boots sequel trailer, as well as the latest look at Jurassic World: Dominion. There's even Harley Quinn spinoff news!

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Ep 415 - Outer Range Cast Interviews Part 2 Apr 22, 2022

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It's time to go back to the ranch. As promised, here's part two of our interviews with the cast of the new Prime Video series, Outer Range. This week you'll hear from Lili Taylor (Cecilia Abbott), Lewis Pullman (Rhett Abbott), Tamara Podemski (Deputy Sheriff Joy) and Isabel Arraiza (Maria Olivares). We'll not only learn more about the Abbott family, but also how fate might be bringing two characters together. Plus you'll hear about why filming on location in New Mexico was so challenging. SEASON 1 OF OUTER RANGE IS NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO.

We take on another western theme this week with our review of the premiere episode of the Billy The Kid series from EPIX. Season 2 of Russian Doll has also begun on Netflix, so we'll talk about that. You can also hear our thoughts on the Thor: Love and Thunder trailer, some drama at Netflix animation, Marvel expanding their scripted podcasts, a Dungeons and Dragons movie update and much more!

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Ep 414 - Outer Range Cast & Creator Interviews Apr 15, 2022

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Dust off your boots and watch your step! This week we're talking about the new sci-fi western style series, Outer Range, from Prime Video. We'll be joined by Imogen Poots, Will Patton, Brian Watkins and Shaun Sipos to talk about why this show is so unique and all of the great character dynamics. WATCH THE FIRST TWO EPISODES OF OUTER RANGE, NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO!

We also talk to podcaster and writer Chris Mancini about his new graphic novel, Long Ago & Far Away. He'll tell us how he blended the world of fantasy with the experience of going to a comic book shop, why his main character is kind of a jerk and why this book is laugh out loud funny. LONG AGO & FAR AWAY IS NOW AVAILABLE FROM WHITE CAT ENTERTAINMENT!

Finally we're joined by photographer David Liitschwager to talk about Octopus/Seahorse/Jellyfish from National Geographic books. He gives us great insight into capturing images of these fascinating creatures, all the gear he had to travel with and why this project was so important to him. The book is now available wherever books are sold.

We also review the new Netflix series, Anatomy of a Scandal. In Nerd News we look at the potential overhaul of DC Entertainment due to the Discovery merger, a new DC series coming to HBO Max and trailers for Stranger Things Season 4, Bosch Legacy and Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank. It's a great way to hop into Easter weekend!

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Ep 413 - Agent Game, Young Justice Interviews & More Apr 08, 2022

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This week it's all about the interviews with some great guests! We start off by talking to Katie Cassidy and Adan Canto about their new movie, Agent Game! Hear about this mega star action movie with so many twists and turns, you'll be looking over your shoulder when it's over. Katie and Adan talk about the great chemsity on set, doing their own stunts and much more. SEE AGENT GAME IN THEATERS, ON DEMAND AND ON DIGITALHD NOW FROM LIONSGATE AND SABAN FILMS!

Next up we talk to executive producers Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti about what's happening on Young Justice: Phantoms! We get the inside info on the amazing storyline in Atlantis, the grief surrounding so many of the characters, fan theories and much more. Plus, they might even tease what's coming next. WATCH YOUNG JUSTICE: PHANTOMS WITH NEW EPISODES THURSDAYS ON HBO MAX!

If you're a fan of The Binding of Isaac, get ready for your dream subscription box. Edmund McMillen joins us this week to talk about his creation, both the game and the box. We'll take you inside the boxes, the designs for the cool shirts and even how you can score some exclusives. Get more information at https://www.theunboxingofisaac.com

Finally, we are joined by Aasif Mandvi to talk about his new show Would I Lie To You? from The CW. He talks about how he got addicted to this competition series, the great guest stars that join the show and the incredible team captains. To have fun and decompress from everyday life, you can watch Would I Lie To You, premiering Saturday, April 9th on The CW.

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Ep 412 - Case For Renewal: Batwoman, Legends of Tomorrow, Severance & More Apr 01, 2022

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Spring is for renewal! No guest this week, so we're talking about a group of shows still on the renewal bubble. We'll talk about Batwoman, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Upload, Severance, Raised By Wolves and more shows that deserve to be back for at least one more season...or not. We make the case, and you see if you agree. You can also add your own to the list! You might be surprised at what we think.

We also have a review of Marvel's Moon Knight premiere (with spoilers) and Death on the Nile which is now available on DigitalHD. You can also hear us discuss Ezra Miller's recent trouble and what it means for The Flash movie. We also dive into David F. Sandberg's comments about Superman movies, E3 being cancelled again and why Season 4 of Snowpiercer could really be a new beginning.

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